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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’re searching for a competent car accident attorney in the Galena Territory, your search ends with Carlson Bier. Our distinguished law firm specializes exclusively in personal injury cases, specifically those involving car accidents. With our unsurpassed experience and exceptional legal acumen, Carlson Bier provides diligent representation to victims of vehicle mishaps. We understand the gravity of these incidents and how they can disrupt lives. It’s our mission to secure justice and comprehensive compensation on behalf of clients who suffered due to someone else’s negligence on the roadways.

Our commitment is evidenced by our high success rate; cases we handle invariably see just outcomes favoring our clients’ interests. Leaning into profound legal expertise in Illinois laws and regulations concerning traffic accidents, as well as an intimate understanding of Galena Territory terrain makes us stand out among competitors.

Above all else, at Carlson Bier we believe that justice should be accessible to everyone affected by an automobile-related disaster regardless their location Therefore no matter where you are located around The Galena Territory ,turn confidently towards Jacques Reynaud Law Group for advice you can depend upon.

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Car Accident Lawyers in The Galena Territory Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that being involved in a car accident is a traumatic and bewildering experience. On the road to recovery, it’s critical you have reliable legal representation to navigate through the confusing labyrinth of personal injury law. We are well-versed with Illinois jurisdiction and committed to advocating your rights.

As an established personal injury attorney based in Illinois, our team offers unparalleled expertise when dealing with car accident cases. Our attorneys possess vast experience in accurately assessing injuries, quantifying damages, negotiating with insurance companies, and litigating in courts if necessary. This experience enables us to protect your interests effectively while alleviating unnecessary stress from your plate.

Understanding what happens after a car crash can often facilitate the claims process significantly:

• Accident Reporting: It’s mandatory under Illinois law to report any motor vehicle crash resulting in death or bodily harm.

• Documenting Everything: Be sure to record all relevant information at the scene if possible; these would include photographs of damaged properties or injuries sustained along with witness statements.

• Medical Assistance: Seeking timely medical attention post-accident is crucial not only for health reasons but also because these records play vital roles when asserting liability and calculating damages.

• Informing Insurance Company: Inform your insurer as soon as practically possible about the incident.

With our substantial knowledge of the nuances related to car accidents litigation comes our commitment – engaging transparently throughout proceedings while keeping clients informed every step of the way until optimal outcomes are achieved. Another key aspect where Carlson Bier has consistently delivered value lies within our ability to read between lines during insurance negotiations sidestepping ploys insurers employ aimed at minimizing payouts.

Our clientele appreciates our forthrightness concerning potential challenges and putting into perspective timelines related to their case resolution realistically which provides them much-needed clarity during challenging times. At Carlson Bier, we firmly believe each client deserves individualized service tailored toward their unique situation – part of this means never treating clients as mere numbers or settling for expediency at the expense of their best interests.

Putting your trust in Carlson Bier equals to entrusting a team equipped with all necessary resources required for handling complex and often contentious proceedings associated with car accidents claims. Our lawyers’ approach is strategic yet empathetic, underpinned by an inexorable will to protect client rights while mitigating any potential pitfalls that one can encounter throughout personal injury litigations.

Making decisions about legal representation isn’t something you do every day. But when it comes to personal injury cases, particularly following car accidents, there are no second chances – selecting the right exclusive representative might turn out pivotal toward obtaining rightful compensation. Essentially, this underscores precisely why Carlson Bier pride ourselves on being relentless advocates for our clients’ rights facilitating piece-of-mind during challenging times re-affirming our uncompromising commitment toward their cause.

With years of varied experiences successfully dealing with numerous intricate car accident cases honing skills along the way through rigorous practice crafting unassailable arguments thus ensuring our clientele gets treated fairly has placed us as Illinois’s go-to Personal Injury Lawyer proving time-and-again we always put our best foot forward relentlessly standing up against negligence.

Ready to take the next step? Understanding the value of your case plays a significant role in making informed decisions regarding how you wish to proceed legally. This begins with understanding your situation’s specifics which in-turn equips us better to carve-out optimal strategies tailored around your unique circumstance leading toward expected outcomes. We invite you to click on the button below providing us deeper insights into your case so that we can provide an accurate view into what tangible options remain accessible. Don’t stay in dark; shine light onto where you stand today enabling us getting started promptly shaping tomorrow’s brighter prospects together!

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Notable Illinois Appellate Wins

Moruzzi v. CCC Servs., Inc., 2020 IL App (2d) 190411, 171 N.E.3d 61
Background: Insured motorist filed action against insurer for declaratory judgment seeking construction of automobile insurance policy issued to insured and that was in effect when insured was injured by an underinsured driver. The Circuit Court, DuPage County, Bonnie M. Wheaton, J., granted the insurer's motions for summary judgment. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Zenoff, J., held that:1 medical payments reduction clause in automobile insurance policy conflicted with underinsured motorist provisions so as to render reduction clause ambiguous, and thus medical payment benefits were deductible from insured's damages;2 law firm representing insured did not create common fund or common funds when it reached settlement with underinsured motorist, and thus law firm was not entitled to recover fees under common-fund doctrine; and3 collateral estoppel did not bar automobile insurers from litigating whether common-fund doctrine applied in insured motorist's declaratory judgment action.Affirmed in part and reversed in part.
Maier v. CC Servs., Inc., 2019 IL App (3d) 170640, 132 N.E.3d 795
Background: After insured, who was injured in automobile collision with another driver, recovered full liability limits of driver's policy, she filed amended complaint for declaratory judgment against her own automobile insurer, alleging that insurer breached contractual duty to pay for insured's damages in accordance with uninsured/underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage in insured's policy and that insurer acted in bad faith in denying insured such coverage. The Circuit Court, La Salle County, Troy D. Holland, J., granted the insurer's motion to dismiss claims as time-barred. Insured appealed.The Appellate Court ruled that neither the insurer nor the insured could add amended policy provisions to the court record. It was decided that the policy's requirement for a written arbitration demand applied to both uninsured and underinsured motorist claims. The court found that a letter from the insured's attorney to the insurer wasn't a valid arbitration demand nor a proof of loss to toll the statute of limitations. Finally, the insurer was permitted to use the defense based on the two-year statute of limitations period. The court's decision was affirmed.
Econ. Premier Assurance Co. v. Country Mut. Ins. Co., 2021 IL App (1st) 192364-U
Holding: The circuit court's order that granted defendant's motion for summary judgment and denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment was proper where defendant had no duty to indemnify its insured with respect to the underlying complaint and therefore plaintiff was not entitled to recover against defendant on its subrogation or unjust enrichment claims; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Westerheide, 2023 IL App (5th) 220343-U
Holding: The court affirmed judgment of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff where the defendant failed to make a written demand for arbitration within two years from the date of the accident as required by the underinsured provisions of the defendant's automotive insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Olsak, 2022 IL App (1st) 200695, 216 N.E.3d 291
In a complex legal case, an insurer sought to avoid defending or indemnifying a hockey player under a policy issued to the player's stepfather after the player was sued for assaulting his coach. The initial Circuit Court ruling favored the insurer, but the Appellate Court reversed this decision, leading to a protracted legal battle. Ultimately, the Appellate Court determined the insurer was liable only up to the $3 million policy limit and found the insurer's four-year delay in seeking a declaratory judgment to be reasonable. This case highlights important aspects of insurance litigation and policy limit liabilities.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Durkin Elec. Co., Inc., 2022 IL App (1st) 210293-U, appeal denied, 199 N.E.3d 1187 (Ill. 2022)
Holding: The circuit court's order that denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment and found that defendant was an additional insured under the policy was proper. The circuit court's order that denied defendant's motion for summary judgment and found that plaintiff did not have a duty to defend or indemnify defendant under the policy was proper; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Groen, 2017 IL App (4th) 160028, 69 N.E.3d 911
Background: Uninsured motorist (UM) carrier brought action against insured for declaratory judgment that it owed no benefits since workers' compensation received by insured exceeded policy limits. The Circuit Court, Sangamon County, Chris Perrin, J., entered summary judgment in favor of the carrier. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Harris, J., held that:1 employer's medical payments entitled carrier to setoff, and2 setoff clauses were enforceable.Affirmed.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Frobish, 2021 IL App (3d) 190473-U
Holding: Allegations in the underlying complaint that a township employee caused property damage by excavating and digging out a ditch failed to impose a duty to defend under township employee's individual farm insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Jones, 2018 IL App (1st) 173154-U
Holding: The judgment of the circuit court of Cook County is affirmed; plaintiff is entitled to summary judgment on its claim for a declaratory judgment that it has no duty to defend or indemnify its insured against the underlying complaint because the loss claimed in the underlying complaint is subject to an exclusion. The court held that it would also enter judgment for plaintiff because the underlying complaint does not allege an “occurrence” causing bodily injury within the meaning of the policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Schmitt, 2021 IL App (5th) 190173-U
Holding: The appellate court reversed and remanded the judgment of the circuit court where plaintiff had no duty to defend its insured and thus was not stopped from raising policy defenses to coverage for the underlying tort action contained in the amended declaratory action.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Livorsi Marine, Inc., 222 Ill. 2d 303, 856 N.E.2d 338 (2006) (the late Keith Carlson)
Liability insurer brought action against insureds for a declaratory judgment based on failure to provide timely notice of lawsuits against them. The Circuit Court, Cook County, Stephen A. Schiller, J., entered judgment for the insurer. Insureds appealed. The Appellate Court, Wolfson, J., 358 Ill.App.3d 880, 295 Ill.Dec. 665, 833 N.E.2d 871, affirmed. Leave to appeal was granted.Holdings: The Supreme Court, Garman, J., held that:1 if the insurer did not receive reasonable notice of an occurrence or a lawsuit, the policyholder may not recover under the policy, regardless of whether the lack of reasonable notice prejudiced the insurer, overruling Rice v. AAA Aerostar, Inc., 294 Ill.App.3d 801, 229 Ill.Dec. 20, 690 N.E.2d 1067, and Cincinnati Insurance Co. v. Baur's Opera House, Inc., 296 Ill.App.3d 1011, 230 Ill.Dec. 624, 694 N.E.2d 593, and2 insured did not need to prove that it was prejudiced by delayed notice of lawsuits.Affirmed.
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Car Accident FAQ​

The most common causes of car accidents in Chicago include:

  • Driver negligence: This includes distracted driving, speeding, and failing to yield.
  • Road conditions: Potholes, uneven pavement, and other road hazards can cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles.
  • Vehicle defects: Defective vehicles can cause accidents in a variety of ways.
  • Weather conditions: Rain, snow, and ice can make roads slick and dangerous.

If you are involved in a car accident in Chicago, you should:

  • Seek medical attention immediately. Even if you don’t think you’re seriously injured, it’s important to get checked out by a doctor.
  • Exchange information with the other driver. Get their name, address, insurance information, and license plate number.
  • Take pictures of the scene of the accident. This will help you document what happened and build your case if you decide to file a lawsuit.
  • Report the accident to the police. This will create a record of the accident and help you get help if you need it.
  • Contact a car accident lawyer. A lawyer can help you understand your rights and options, and can represent you in court if necessary.

As a car accident victim in Chicago, you have the right to:

  • Seek compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.
  • File a lawsuit against the driver who caused your accident.
  • Have your case heard by a jury.

In a car accident lawsuit in Chicago, you may be able to recover the following types of damages:

  • Medical expenses: This includes the cost of ambulance rides, hospital stays, doctor’s appointments, and physical therapy.
  • Lost wages: This includes the wages you lost while you were unable to work because of your injuries.
  • Pain and suffering: This includes compensation for the physical and emotional pain you have endured as a result of your injuries.

In a car accident lawsuit in Chicago, you may be able to recover the following types of damages:

  • Medical expenses: This includes the cost of ambulance rides, hospital stays, doctor’s appointments, and physical therapy.
  • Lost wages: This includes the wages you lost while you were unable to work because of your injuries.
  • Pain and suffering: This includes compensation for the physical and emotional pain you have endured as a result of your injuries.

     

    Property damage: This includes the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle.

    Punitive damages: These damages are awarded to punish the defendant for egregious or reckless conduct.

The statute of limitations for car accident lawsuits in Illinois is two years. This means that you have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit.

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Areas of Practice in The Galena Territory

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Dedicated to legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Extending adept legal help for people of major burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Healthcare Carelessness

Providing specialist legal representation for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Obligation

Handling cases involving unsafe products, providing skilled legal assistance to clients affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Neglect

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Stumble Mishaps

Skilled in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking justice for their losses.

Neonatal Harms

Providing legal assistance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Collisions: Concentrated on helping individuals of car accidents receive fair recompense for wounds and damages.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Committed to providing legal assistance for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Truck Incident

Extending specialist legal advice for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for hurts.

Construction Incidents

Engaged in advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Cerebral Damages

Dedicated to providing compassionate legal assistance for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Traumas

Proficient in addressing cases for victims who have suffered damages from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Committed to legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unfair Fatality

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and expert legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Backbone Trauma

Specializing in assisting persons with paralysis, offering dedicated legal support to secure recovery.

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